Lizann's Oriental Cabbage Salad

Elevate your salad game with Lizann's Oriental Cabbage Salad, a vibrant and crunchy masterpiece bursting with flavors and textures. This recipe combines crisp green cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, and zesty scallions with the satisfying crunch of crumbled ramen noodles, toasted almonds, and sesame seeds. The star of the dish is the tangy-sweet dressing made from light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, perfectly balanced to tie all the ingredients together. Quick and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, this Asian-inspired cabbage salad is a perfect side dish for any meal or a refreshing lunch on its own. Serve it immediately for ultimate crunch or let the flavors mingle for an even more delicious bite. Ideal for healthy eating enthusiasts and fans of bold, Asian-inspired recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Green cabbage
• 1 cup Carrot, shredded
• 4 Scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 packet Ramen noodles, uncooked and crumbled
• 1 cup Almonds, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Honey or sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Toast the almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and golden. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and sliced scallions.

Step 3

Crumble the uncooked ramen noodles into small pieces and add them to the salad mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, honey (or sugar), salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted almonds and sesame seeds over the salad just before serving for added crunch.

Step 7

Serve the salad immediately, or let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(662.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1780.9

Total Fat 136.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6080.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 41.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 474.8mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 1685.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.8%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 24.1%